Miss/Love

Things that I miss in the US:
-my family & my friends (obviously)
-my dog
-being able to drive
-being able to leave the house alone
-my mom's food
-not being catcalled
-salad dressing
-my own room
-free refills
-how safe my town is
-free water
-spicy food
-working
-real milk

Although most of the things I miss about the US are pretty small, its still makes it really difficult. Like when all I want is to go on a run outside but I can't because its too dangerous. But I just have to keep reminding myself about all of the amazing things in Chile and how incredibly awesome my exchange is.

Things I LOVE about Chile:
-my friends
-the other exchange students
-my host family
-parties
-manjar <3 (like caramel only a million times better)
-empanadas
-reggaeton
-chorripan
-not doing anything productive during school
-having a nana (maid) (I don't have to cook, clean, or do laundry, woop woop!)
-bread (love/hate relationship-its a little too much)
-having 4 meals a day
-dancing all the tme
-driving next to the Andes mountains every day
-having two summer vacations in one year

Exchange is really hard. Every day is a challenge and I have to think about EVERYTHING. I'm tired all of the time because of talking in Spanish (its like I'm in school 24/7-only way more fun). My host family is absolutely amazing, but its still difficult living with a family that isn't your real family.  Most problems that I have I have to solve on my own (and in Spanish) and can't simply go and complain to my mom. Making friends is still a challenge but its not very hard because people here are so welcoming (and my classmates are absolutely amazing). There are definitely times when I would give just about anything to be able to see my family for a day, but I never want to leave Chile. In these past two months I've had some of the most incredible experiences in my life.

I LOVE MY LIFE.